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00:00:00This shouldn't be me with Nathan. Wait for it.
00:00:15Nathan! Is that all you got?
00:00:20You've never been able to handle my serve. You know that.
00:00:23Oh yeah?
00:00:25First one to serve an ace wins.
00:00:31So what do I get if I win?
00:00:35That depends. What do you want?
00:00:39Before we get into that, I just want to say how proud I am of you.
00:00:44Winning the state women's tennis championship? It's amazing.
00:00:48Nathan.
00:00:51And seeing how confident you were, I could barely contain myself.
00:00:59Come here.
00:01:13This should be me with Nathan. Rachel's never been good enough for him.
00:01:22No.
00:01:25No, this can't be happening.
00:01:36Oh no, Rachel. You look awful.
00:01:41What's going on?
00:01:44It's none of your business, Sophia.
00:01:47Oh. I see how it is.
00:01:51This has nothing to do with tennis, does it?
00:01:55You're hiding something.
00:01:57Something you don't want Nathan to know.
00:02:01Back off, Sophia.
00:02:04Stay out of my way.
00:02:06Stay out of your way?
00:02:08Nathan's team, everything is mine, Rachel.
00:02:13You stay out of my way.
00:02:22Coach Merkins, hi.
00:02:26I need you to take care of Rachel for me.
00:02:29She's a threat, and I want her off the team, whatever it takes.
00:02:33I don't know, Sophia. Rachel's got a lot of potential.
00:02:37And it's risky to pull...
00:02:39Listen.
00:02:41Don't forget that my dad is one of the biggest sponsors on the team.
00:02:45And I'm sure this limited edition Rolex
00:02:49Limited edition Rolex might persuade you.
00:02:58Consider it done.
00:03:04Rachel's done.
00:03:06First place and Nathan, they're all mine now.
00:03:20Dinner tonight?
00:03:21Wear something nice.
00:03:23I've got a surprise for you.
00:03:34Need to see you in my office, urgent.
00:03:44Hey, Coach Merkins. You wanted to see me?
00:03:46I am in a little bit of a rush, though. I have plans tonight.
00:03:50Your test results came back from the Women's State Tennis Championship.
00:03:55And they came back positive.
00:03:58So, you are now off the team and ineligible for any future competitions.
00:04:04No, um...
00:04:07This is some sort of set up.
00:04:09I...
00:04:11No, I swear, I haven't touched anything, anything illegal.
00:04:14You know I would never do that.
00:04:16Come on, it's me, Coach.
00:04:18Rachel, you can go about this privately.
00:04:21But if this gets out publicly,
00:04:24you're not only going to ruin your career,
00:04:26you're going to ruin Nathan's as well.
00:04:32What does Nathan have to do with any of this?
00:04:34His name is tied to yours.
00:04:37One scandal, and he's done.
00:04:40He'll lose his sponsors, and he shot the championships.
00:04:44All because of you.
00:04:46You... can't do this.
00:04:50If you fight this, everything Nathan swore for is going to be gone.
00:04:55Do you really want that for him?
00:04:59I won't let you do this to him.
00:05:11I really love this one in the middle.
00:05:14Great choice.
00:05:17She's going to love it.
00:05:19I hope so.
00:05:21I'm proposing tonight.
00:05:23Good luck.
00:05:41Oh, Rach.
00:05:43You look beautiful.
00:05:54What's that? Why are you wearing a ring?
00:05:58I'm engaged.
00:06:02I met someone else, and we're getting married.
00:06:07You're joking. Come on.
00:06:10Sorry, Nathan.
00:06:12But he's much richer than you.
00:06:15He can offer me real security and stability.
00:06:18That's something that you can't offer me right now.
00:06:21I'm, um...
00:06:24I am moving to Europe with him.
00:06:32This is impossible.
00:06:34Rach, your dream is to win the WTA 1000, the top female prize for tennis players.
00:06:39What can I say?
00:06:41A girl's got to have her priorities.
00:06:44And right now, real stability beats some maybe someday WTA 1000 dream.
00:06:57Well...
00:06:59I hope you find what you're looking for.
00:07:05I'm sorry.
00:07:07Nathan.
00:07:10I had to for you.
00:07:15And for the baby.
00:07:34Bye.
00:07:41Tough night, eh, Nathan?
00:07:45You know, she doesn't deserve you.
00:07:50Be with me.
00:07:53I can give you so much more.
00:07:57What do you want, Sophia?
00:08:00I want you to stop thinking about her.
00:08:04And start thinking about us.
00:08:09You deserve someone who knows how to take care of you.
00:08:14Who can help you forget all of this.
00:08:17Don't.
00:08:19Come on, Nathan.
00:08:22You don't have to be alone tonight.
00:08:25I said no.
00:08:30You're still hung up on her.
00:08:35You can have everything you want right now.
00:08:39With me.
00:08:41Just say the word.
00:08:45That's alright, babe.
00:08:47We've got all the time in the world.
00:08:49Rachel won't be a problem for much longer.
00:09:00Nathan, this is your third Grand Slam victory.
00:09:04How does it feel to be on top of the tennis world?
00:09:09Well, look, it's been an incredible journey.
00:09:12But I'd be lying if I said I did it alone.
00:09:15My team, my supporters.
00:09:17They've been everything.
00:09:19And speaking of supporters, we noticed a couple of things.
00:09:23First of all, you've got a great team.
00:09:26And speaking of supporters, we noticed the ring on your finger.
00:09:30Is it true?
00:09:32Are you engaged to your teammate, Sophia?
00:09:34Rach, this is the ring you gave me.
00:09:37And I've never taken it off.
00:09:40If I have a fiancé, it could only be you.
00:09:45I'm just focused on the game right now.
00:09:47That's where my head's at.
00:09:49Thank you all so much.
00:09:56You're welcome.
00:10:02Well, look, it's been an incredible journey.
00:10:05But I'd be lying if I said I did it alone.
00:10:08Look at you, Nathan.
00:10:10Good job.
00:10:22Mom, I'm ready.
00:10:24Mom, we go get ice cream, remember?
00:10:28Yes.
00:10:30Right, right.
00:10:32Come on, buddy, let's go.
00:10:40Hey, Mom, I have a question.
00:10:43Do you think I'll be as good as Nathan?
00:10:45He's the best, right?
00:10:50You're gonna be even better.
00:10:53What's that?
00:11:14Great evening, thank you.
00:11:16No, thank you.
00:11:18Sophia, darling, everyone's dying to know.
00:11:22You and Nathan, are you getting engaged?
00:11:25Well, you know how the press loves to make things up.
00:11:29But you're not denying it, either.
00:11:32Two tennis stars together, it's just so romantic.
00:11:37Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves.
00:11:40Nathan is allowed to enjoy his win without any added pressure, don't you think?
00:11:48Nathan, would you come and meet these two guests?
00:11:52Hey, thanks for coming.
00:11:54Okay.
00:12:03Rachel.
00:12:05Surprise, man.
00:12:07It's time to settle the score on the girl that treated you badly.
00:12:12Rachel!
00:12:14It's been ages.
00:12:16Eight years ago, you left Nathan when he was a nobody.
00:12:19And now that he's successful, you're back.
00:12:23What do you want now?
00:12:25Such a gold digger.
00:12:27Shameless.
00:12:28So true.
00:12:33You're not only broke, but you're lacking in resilience.
00:12:37That's not pathetic.
00:12:39You know what? It's none of your business, Sophia.
00:12:42Sophia, stop.
00:12:47Stop.
00:12:50If you weren't the sponsor's daughter, I'd be done with you by now.
00:12:53Treat her better.
00:12:55Rachel, I got humiliated today.
00:12:59But you, you got humiliated even worse.
00:13:02Inviting you was the right call.
00:13:08Rachel.
00:13:10Look, I'm sorry about what happened back there.
00:13:14I didn't know they would act like that.
00:13:18I thought you were gone.
00:13:20That you were living your life with someone else.
00:13:23You have no idea what my life has been like.
00:13:27Then tell me.
00:13:29Why did you leave me for some rich guy?
00:13:32Why didn't you come back?
00:13:34I wasn't supposed to see you again.
00:13:40I never stopped thinking about you.
00:13:44About seeing you tonight.
00:13:47Why now? Why here?
00:13:50Things are just too complicated.
00:13:52I can't tell him.
00:13:54And he can't find out that he's Alex's dad.
00:13:56Stop it.
00:13:59There's too much you don't know.
00:14:03I'm so sorry.
00:14:15Seriously, man.
00:14:17You still hung up on her after how she treated you?
00:14:23Fuck.
00:14:25This is where she works.
00:14:28Maybe it's time to say a proper goodbye
00:14:32and let this whole thing go.
00:14:37Whatever anyone says.
00:14:40I'm not giving up on her.
00:14:45I love you.
00:14:53Nathan?
00:14:56What are you doing here?
00:14:59You didn't hear?
00:15:01I bought this place for my training.
00:15:04She makes me your boss.
00:15:06Better treat me right.
00:15:08I don't want to have you fired.
00:15:10Okay, so you're what? You're here to rub it in?
00:15:13Maybe.
00:15:15Or maybe I just wanted to see you.
00:15:20What a dump.
00:15:26Oh, you're here.
00:15:28That explains the whole run-down vibe.
00:15:31It's perfect.
00:15:32You know, tennis prodigy turned little matrix.
00:15:35All right, Sophia, that's enough.
00:15:39All right, Sophia, that's enough.
00:15:41See, I don't need to explain myself to you.
00:15:43No, you don't.
00:15:45Because it's obvious that you're just trying to look for an easy way back in.
00:15:49The only person trying to worm their way into anything is you, Sophia.
00:15:54You're holding on to a spot that you didn't earn.
00:15:57You'll always just be a champion, can't you?
00:16:00Bitch!
00:16:01Hey!
00:16:02What happened between me and Rachel is none of your business.
00:16:07Nathan, don't waste your time with her.
00:16:10Look, I'm done here. I gotta practice.
00:16:20You think you can just waltz back into Nathan's life, Rachel?
00:16:24You have no idea who you're dealing with.
00:16:28Sophia, that's enough.
00:16:32Look at me.
00:16:41He's perfect, isn't he?
00:16:43Seriously.
00:16:45Is it even fair for someone to look that good while playing tennis?
00:16:49How can anyone not fall in love with him?
00:16:51I mean, he's got it all.
00:16:54Talent, looks, money.
00:16:59I swear, if he so much as glances his way, I'll probably faint.
00:17:04I swear, if he so much as glances his way, I'll probably faint.
00:17:08Hahaha.
00:17:31What's a kid doing on our court?
00:17:34This is a professional court.
00:17:36Hey, can we get the kid off the court?
00:17:44Sorry, ma'am, but Alex here is the son of one of our employees.
00:17:48He just loves to play tennis, so we allow him on the court to practice.
00:17:52But if it's a hassle, I can move him.
00:17:59No, no, no.
00:18:01No, no.
00:18:03Let him practice.
00:18:07Nathan, seriously?
00:18:09This is our court, not some junior clinic.
00:18:12Not some junior clinic.
00:18:39He reminds me of someone.
00:18:41He's got great potential.
00:18:45Let him stay.
00:18:57Seriously, we need to get back to training.
00:18:59The women's team has a big match next week.
00:19:01Jess, please.
00:19:03My dad's the biggest sponsor on the team.
00:19:06None of the girls are going to call me out.
00:19:09Hahaha.
00:19:14Can you do that?
00:19:16This is going to be good.
00:19:18Sophia, what are you planning?
00:19:25I don't think Nathan would like it if a girl messed with his best friend.
00:19:32Go put that on the women's locker room door.
00:19:39Let's see how Rachel finds her way out of this one.
00:19:47Wow, Rachel.
00:19:50You're working so hard.
00:19:53Let me help.
00:19:56Sophia!
00:19:58Oh my god.
00:19:59I am so sorry.
00:20:01You know what?
00:20:02Go clean up.
00:20:03The women's locker room is closed, though.
00:20:05Go clean up.
00:20:06The women's locker room is closed, though.
00:20:08So you'll have to use the men's.
00:20:09But there's like no one in there.
00:20:11Seriously?
00:20:13Seriously.
00:20:14There's no one in there.
00:20:15So you should be fine.
00:20:17Just getting a quick shower.
00:20:23This better not be one of your little games.
00:20:36Hey, what's up man?
00:20:37Hey, my man.
00:20:38What's up?
00:20:39Good to see you.
00:20:40I'm going to go grab a drink if you want to hit me up after.
00:20:41I'll text you.
00:20:42Yeah, yeah.
00:20:43Alright, bro.
00:21:05Okay, I'm going to trust Sophia this one time and assume no one's in here.
00:21:31Rachel, you're doomed.
00:21:35You're doomed.
00:21:57Coach Debsi?
00:21:58Um, I'm sorry to bother you.
00:22:02But I just saw something strange.
00:22:07What is it, Sophia?
00:22:08I just saw...
00:22:12I just saw Rachel and Matt go into the boys' shower room and lock the door behind them.
00:22:17Which doesn't seem appropriate.
00:22:24Rachel and Matt?
00:22:27Yeah, I don't want to cause any drama, but maybe someone should go check on them.
00:22:32You know, just to make sure everything's alright.
00:22:50Hey!
00:22:51Can someone open this door?
00:22:54Hello?
00:22:56Rachel?
00:22:57Nick?
00:22:58What are you doing here?
00:23:02Oh!
00:23:04I'm sorry, I didn't know you were in here.
00:23:11Sophia had spilled coffee all over me and told me that the women's room was out of order,
00:23:15so I came in here to wash off and now the door's locked.
00:23:21Sophia?
00:23:23Of course she didn't.
00:23:25This is not funny.
00:23:27She really did.
00:23:29Nick!
00:23:30I need my phone.
00:23:31Give it back!
00:23:32What's the rush?
00:23:33We have time.
00:23:34You...
00:23:42So you finally didn't talk about what happened after all these years?
00:23:46It's complicated.
00:23:49Complicated?
00:23:51You said life was too short for things to be complicated.
00:24:01Someone's coming in.
00:24:04Uh, can I spare just a minute?
00:24:06I want to see what someone on the phone decides.
00:24:11Don't worry.
00:24:12I'll keep you safe.
00:24:13But you might not be after this.
00:24:15Yeah.
00:24:17And then, when Matt went in, I saw Rachel go in, and I didn't want to say anything,
00:24:22but it just didn't feel right.
00:24:24They'd both been in there a while.
00:24:26That doesn't sound like Matt and Rachel at all.
00:24:31Yeah, I didn't think so either.
00:24:34But you never know.
00:24:37Come in, Sophia.
00:24:40Don't make a noise.
00:24:41Don't let them know.
00:24:47What's up, guys?
00:24:52Sophia said that Matt and Rachel were in here together.
00:25:00I don't know.
00:25:02I don't know.
00:25:03I don't know.
00:25:04I don't know.
00:25:06I don't know.
00:25:09It's just me.
00:25:11I don't know what Sophia saw, but she's wrong.
00:25:14I swear, I saw.
00:25:15You saw wrong.
00:25:18Sophia, this isn't the first time.
00:25:21You need to stop spreading rumors before somebody gets in trouble.
00:25:25I thought...
00:25:26I didn't mean to.
00:25:27Enough!
00:25:36You okay?
00:25:38Yeah.
00:25:40Thanks for stepping in.
00:25:42I ain't stepping in for nothing.
00:25:48Wow, he hasn't aged a day.
00:25:50Still super hot.
00:25:52Totally eye candy.
00:25:54This isn't over, Rachel!
00:26:07No way.
00:26:09Every time I see that face...
00:26:10It's so familiar.
00:26:13No, no, no, no!
00:26:16I hate you, Erica!
00:26:17I hate you!
00:26:18I hate you!
00:26:19I hate you!
00:26:20I hate you!
00:26:21I hate you!
00:26:22I hate you!
00:26:23Alex is practicing the move I love the most.
00:26:29That's a pretty solid surf, kid. Who taught you that?
00:26:33Wait, you're Nathan Phillips? You're a tennis legend.
00:26:39Guilty. You've got great technique. Where'd you learn it?
00:26:44My mom taught me. She says it's my dad's favorite move.
00:26:49But I've never met him.
00:26:53Oh, hey mom, over here.
00:27:03You have a son?
00:27:06Yeah.
00:27:12Looks a lot like me.
00:27:15Mom, Nathan told me that I had great moves.
00:27:20And I told him that you taught me how to surf.
00:27:23And like the ones that daddy loved back then.
00:27:27Well, that's great. Sweetie, we should probably get going now.
00:27:31Yeah? Let's go.
00:27:35See you, Nathan. See you around.
00:27:38Bye, Alex.
00:27:39Beth, remember when I had you look into Rachel a while back?
00:27:54You failed to know she had a son?
00:27:57Find out everything you can about her.
00:27:59Babe, what's going on? You're pacing like a tiger in a cage. It's giving me anxiety.
00:28:14You are never going to believe what happened to me today.
00:28:18Honey, I'm your best friend. Try me.
00:28:22Uh, Alex met Nathan and he was practicing the serve that I taught him. The one that Nathan used to love. You know the one?
00:28:34What? Nathan? The guy you've been avoiding for ten years?
00:28:39Oh.
00:28:41Oh yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Drink up because it gets worse.
00:28:44When Alex saw me, he just like screamed out, Mom! Which, Nathan's face. I legitimately thought he was going to pass out right there on the spot.
00:28:55Oh my god. You're kidding. What did you do?
00:28:58I panicked. What else was I supposed to do? And then I just grabbed Alex and got out of there. Probably took a lunatic.
00:29:04Remember how tough your life was.
00:29:14It's Nathan. He wants to meet.
00:29:19Well, well, well. The plot thickens. So you going to meet him?
00:29:26Ugh.
00:29:39Okay. I just went looking for Rachel.
00:29:43And it's weird. Do you remember when she left you for like that European guy?
00:29:49Yeah.
00:29:50Yeah, well she never actually left. Like there's no records. There's no movement. There's nothing.
00:29:56Then what the hell's going on?
00:29:59I'm clueless. There's not even evidence of that kid's dad. It's like...
00:30:04She's definitely hiding something, man.
00:30:07You didn't leave the country, did you? I know that now.
00:30:12Just tell me the truth, Rachel. Where'd you go eight years ago?
00:30:22In Alice.
00:30:25In Alice?
00:30:28Yeah.
00:30:31In Alice.
00:30:34Is he?
00:30:42We all have our secrets, right?
00:30:46All these years, I've hated you.
00:30:51Every day I pushed myself harder just so I could stand in front of you like this.
00:30:55Just so I could stand in front of you like this.
00:30:58To prove that you were wrong. That leaving me was the biggest mistake of your life.
00:31:03Then I saw you at that bank.
00:31:07And it reminded me after all these years how much I missed you.
00:31:12How much I...
00:31:14You don't understand, David.
00:31:17No. You don't understand.
00:31:21You didn't leave me for someone else, did you? That was a lie.
00:31:30You don't know anything.
00:31:33Can you just please give me some time? I need to think.
00:31:37But why'd you give up tennis? You were the best.
00:31:41What really happened?
00:31:51When I was pregnant with Alex, everything changed.
00:31:58It was like nothing else in the world happened.
00:32:01Because he was my world.
00:32:10I'm sorry.
00:32:13I'm sorry.
00:32:16I'm sorry.
00:32:19And after he was born, I wasn't Rachel anymore. I was just Mom.
00:32:28Every decision that I made, every breath that I took, was for him.
00:32:37Every sacrifice, every loss or dream, it was all for him.
00:32:45Rich.
00:32:47Tennis? There's no money in that.
00:32:51Nathan, not for someone like me.
00:32:54I had a son to feed and bills to pay.
00:32:58There wasn't any room left for me.
00:33:01You didn't have to give it all up. There was another way.
00:33:05Was there?
00:33:07How was I supposed to be a professional tennis player and a single mom?
00:33:11I don't think it had to be a choice. You could have done both.
00:33:14Yeah. It's easy for you to say.
00:33:19You get to have a baby flying in your arms every night, wondering how you're going to get through the next day.
00:33:25Watching every one of your dreams slip away, just trying to survive.
00:33:36Let's make a deal.
00:33:40Deal.
00:33:42Quit the cafe job. Come work for me. Be my assistant.
00:33:47I'll make time for you to train. Real time. I'll make sure of it.
00:33:53Look, the qualifying rounds for the WTA 1000 are coming up.
00:33:57If you make it, I'll double your pay. I got nothing to lose.
00:34:03Rachel, you're the best damn tennis player I've ever seen.
00:34:09Prove it to me. And most importantly, prove it to yourself.
00:34:14Nathan, I don't know if I can do it anymore. It's been a long time.
00:34:19You can. I know you can.
00:34:24Take the chance, Rachel. And show the world who you really are.
00:34:38Hey, mommy. Did you see that? That was so fast.
00:34:42I did. You were amazing.
00:34:45I'm so proud of you.
00:34:48I'm so proud of you.
00:34:51I'm so proud of you.
00:34:54I'm so proud of you.
00:34:57I'm so proud of you.
00:35:00I'm so proud of you.
00:35:03I'm so proud of you.
00:35:05That was so fast.
00:35:07I did. You were amazing.
00:35:09Keep practicing.
00:35:24Rachel?
00:35:26What are you doing here so late?
00:35:28Trying to relive your glory days?
00:35:31Maybe you should accept that you had your moment.
00:35:35It's over now.
00:35:37You wouldn't want to embarrass yourself again, would you?
00:35:43You're right, Sophia.
00:35:46Competition's fierce.
00:35:50But you'll see just how strong I am.
00:36:01I love you.
00:36:09Finally decided to take me up on that offer?
00:36:13I thought about it.
00:36:16I want this. And I'm ready.
00:36:19I'm gonna try out for the qualifying rounds.
00:36:21That's what I'm talking about.
00:36:23Let's get to work.
00:36:25I'm not holding back today.
00:36:27Come on.
00:36:31Have it here.
00:36:33You'd be better facing it down, slightly.
00:36:35Watch it now.
00:36:38Not at all.
00:36:40Pop it over.
00:36:42Yes!
00:36:44Yes!
00:36:46Mm-hmm.
00:36:48Yeah, fuck.
00:36:50Good, good.
00:37:01Mm-hmm.
00:37:12That's what I'm talking about.
00:37:15You got that fire, Rachel.
00:37:17Can you keep this up?
00:37:19Those qualifying rounds?
00:37:21They're gonna be yours.
00:37:23Thanks, coach.
00:37:26Hey, Sophia.
00:37:27Hey, Sophia.
00:37:29Wanna take some notes?
00:37:31Maybe you could learn a thing or two from her.
00:37:38You think you're back, don't you, Rachel?
00:37:42But it won't last.
00:37:44You're trying to live a dream that's long gone by.
00:37:52Make sure you're following through, especially with that backhand.
00:37:58Mom.
00:38:00Today's the day of my first school tennis match.
00:38:04You'll see. I'm gonna take first place, for sure.
00:38:07Oh, I know you will. You've been practicing.
00:38:10All right.
00:38:13How does that handle feel?
00:38:15Yeah.
00:38:16Do we need some more?
00:38:17Pretty good.
00:38:18Yeah, it looks good.
00:38:20All right.
00:38:21By the end of today, everyone's gonna know who Alex is.
00:38:25I know.
00:38:27Let's go show them what you got.
00:38:33Mom, look at all these kids.
00:38:35I'm gonna show them my surf.
00:38:36You're gonna kill it.
00:38:38Whoa.
00:38:39Not everyone can dress the part, huh?
00:38:43Wow.
00:38:44Didn't know poor people could play tennis too, Mommy.
00:38:48Okay.
00:38:49Let's go, Alex.
00:38:57You might as well quit now.
00:38:59I mean, seriously?
00:39:02Those shoes.
00:39:03That racket.
00:39:05You really think you can even come close to beating me?
00:39:11I've been practicing, though.
00:39:13Practicing?
00:39:15With that?
00:39:17Hey.
00:39:19Don't listen to them.
00:39:20You are here to play your best, and that's all that matters, okay?
00:39:23Okay, Mom.
00:39:25Okay, let's go.
00:39:28Nice meeting you.
00:39:30Good job, honey.
00:39:35Mom, I won!
00:39:36I know!
00:39:37Oh, it was tough, but you did it.
00:39:39I'm so proud of you.
00:39:41This is ridiculous.
00:39:42There's no way a kid like this can beat my Jason.
00:39:46Excuse me?
00:39:48Everyone sees that I didn't cheat.
00:39:52Just look at him.
00:39:53Look at his shabby clothes.
00:39:55There's no way he beat him.
00:39:56There's no way he beat him fair and square.
00:39:59I'm demanding a rematch right now!
00:40:05Miss, I'm sorry.
00:40:06This is an expensive school.
00:40:07Perhaps a more suitable situation would be better for your son.
00:40:11I'm the one who brought Nathan Phelps in?
00:40:14You think you can compete?
00:40:18You don't belong here.
00:40:20You want to cause a scene, Rachel?
00:40:22Why don't you just show them the way out?
00:40:26I wouldn't do that if I were you.
00:40:34Oh my God, Nathan Phelps!
00:40:36I was just telling everyone how you're going to elevate our tennis program.
00:40:41Nathan, your presence inspires our students.
00:40:43Rachel, what's going on?
00:40:45Nathan, it's you!
00:40:47Hey, buddy.
00:40:48I saw you out there today.
00:40:50Backhand, top notch.
00:40:52Keep working at it and you'll be unbeatable.
00:40:57Wait.
00:40:58What's going on here?
00:40:59How do you know Nathan Phelps?
00:41:00Nathan, how do you know them?
00:41:03Let's just say Rachel and I go way back.
00:41:05We have more history than you could ever know.
00:41:14She's very important to me.
00:41:23Is this how you treat promising students?
00:41:25Because if so, I'll be reconsidering all future partnerships with this school.
00:41:28Mr. Phelps, there's a misunderstanding.
00:41:29We truly value all of our students.
00:41:31Nathan!
00:41:33We didn't mean for this to happen.
00:41:36You singled out a kid because him and his mother didn't dress the way you think they should.
00:41:40It's not a mistake.
00:41:41It's me.
00:41:43Nathan.
00:41:44Mr. Phelps.
00:41:45My son, he's a big fan of yours.
00:41:48We can fix this.
00:41:50Alex is a talented player and we want him here.
00:41:54What's going on here?
00:41:58What seems to be the problem here?
00:42:00Is this how your school treats promising students?
00:42:03Humiliating them just because they don't fit the mold?
00:42:06If so, you've got a real problem here.
00:42:09Is that true?
00:42:11I've heard enough.
00:42:13This is not how we conduct ourselves here.
00:42:16Mr. Donovan, you're fired.
00:42:18Principal, I didn't mean it.
00:42:20And as for you.
00:42:21Ina.
00:42:22Your behavior is intolerable.
00:42:26I'll be reviewing your son's place here at the school.
00:42:29No, please.
00:42:30Please.
00:42:31My son, he's worked so hard.
00:42:33I've invested so much.
00:42:34Please.
00:42:39Ina.
00:42:40Security.
00:42:41Security.
00:42:43No.
00:42:45What?
00:42:46You can't do this.
00:42:48It was nice meeting you.
00:42:52Alex.
00:42:54You've earned this.
00:43:00Keep working hard.
00:43:02I expect great things from you.
00:43:12Thanks for stopping in like that.
00:43:16If you really want to thank me, there is something you can do.
00:43:18Yeah?
00:43:19What's that?
00:43:21You're free for schedule tonight.
00:43:23Why?
00:43:24You're coming with me to an auction.
00:43:27Nathan.
00:43:28You don't want me to come with you?
00:43:29I don't take no for an answer.
00:43:31See you tonight.
00:43:33Bye Alex.
00:43:34Bye.
00:43:37Yes!
00:43:38Turn around!
00:43:39Ha ha!
00:43:52Okay.
00:43:57Rachel?
00:44:00What are you doing here?
00:44:04I told him that if he can't tailor it within 12 hours, I am going to find another tailor.
00:44:09Absolutely.
00:44:15Well.
00:44:16Well.
00:44:17Well.
00:44:18Well.
00:44:20Look what the cat dragged in.
00:44:22This auction is for elite starlings.
00:44:25Did you steal your invitation?
00:44:27Yeah.
00:44:28Maybe she lifted it off a table she was bussing.
00:44:30Seems more her style, doesn't it?
00:44:32Look, Nathan invited me.
00:44:34Oh honey.
00:44:36Nathan invited you?
00:44:38Are you living in some kind of fantasy world?
00:44:40He's practically Sofia's fiance.
00:44:42You?
00:44:44Embarrassing.
00:44:45Do you even know what an auction is?
00:44:48Or did you just wander in hoping for free champagne?
00:44:55Look around.
00:44:56These people are my people.
00:44:59And you don't belong here.
00:45:02Yeah, where's Nathan now?
00:45:04Oh, right.
00:45:05He's probably busy talking to people who actually matter.
00:45:11Oh!
00:45:12Enjoy your view from the sidelines.
00:45:14And try not to touch anything you can't afford.
00:45:27Ladies and gentlemen.
00:45:28The next item up for bid is truly special.
00:45:32This tennis racket autographed by the legendary Marina Verona.
00:45:36Opening bid will be $1,000.
00:45:39That's Alex's favorite player.
00:45:41I have $1,000.
00:45:43Do I have any higher bids?
00:45:47A waitress bidding at a charity auction.
00:45:50Adorable.
00:45:52$2,000.
00:45:54I have $2,000 down front.
00:45:55Any higher bids?
00:45:58I have $2,500 in the back row.
00:46:01This is getting interesting.
00:46:03$3,000.
00:46:04$3,000 down front.
00:46:06What is she going to do?
00:46:07Take out a loan?
00:46:09I have $3,500 in the back row.
00:46:14Let's see if she can play with the big leagues.
00:46:17$4,000.
00:46:19I have $4,000 down front.
00:46:22Any more?
00:46:25$4,000 going once.
00:46:27$4,000 going twice.
00:46:29$50,000.
00:46:34$50,000.
00:46:36$50,000.
00:46:38I have $50,000, new bidders.
00:46:49Actually, I got that racket on behalf of Rachel.
00:46:53Wait, isn't that supposed to be Sofia's fiance?
00:46:55I thought so, too.
00:46:57It's Nathan's problem.
00:46:59Let me put an end to these ridiculous rumors.
00:47:02Sofia and I have been never more than teammates.
00:47:06The person I care about is someone else entirely.
00:47:11That must be so awkward for Sofia.
00:47:13Can you imagine?
00:47:17Sofia, wait!
00:47:27So, I didn't actually get this for you.
00:47:31You didn't?
00:47:32It's for Alex.
00:47:33I figured he'd like it.
00:47:40Nathan, this is too much.
00:47:42I can't let you do this.
00:47:44It's expensive.
00:47:47It's not about the price.
00:47:49It's about recognizing his talent.
00:47:51It's worth it.
00:47:57I don't know.
00:47:59Nathan, it just feels like...
00:48:01Too much.
00:48:04I've spent so long trying to stand on my own two feet.
00:48:09Rachel, I'm not helping you because you need me to.
00:48:13I'm doing it because I want to.
00:48:15There's a difference.
00:48:18Hey, if you really want to thank me,
00:48:20let me take you out to dinner.
00:48:23What did he say?
00:48:25No running away this time.
00:48:26What did he say?
00:48:27No running away this time.
00:48:31Let me think about it.
00:48:33I'll get back to you, okay?
00:48:41Finally.
00:48:43I don't have to do this training.
00:48:57Let's see how long Nathan's loyalty lasts
00:49:00when his little champion
00:49:02can't even make it to the next competition.
00:49:26Ah!
00:49:45Good thing I withdrew in time.
00:49:47My foot's fine.
00:49:54What the...
00:49:57No.
00:50:00Not today, Sophia.
00:50:02Not today.
00:50:07Okay.
00:50:09How about we play along and pretend I'm hurt?
00:50:13That way Sophia won't take me seriously
00:50:16and won't prepare well for the match.
00:50:22Ow! Oh my god!
00:50:27I'm throwing thumbtacks in my shoes.
00:50:30I can't play like this.
00:50:32My foot is completely messed up.
00:50:34Oh no, Rachel.
00:50:36That's awful.
00:50:38Who would do something so cruel?
00:50:52Rach, do you need help?
00:50:53Do you need help?
00:50:56I can call someone if you're hurt.
00:50:59No.
00:51:00It's okay.
00:51:03I have a plan.
00:51:13I thought Rachel was too hurt
00:51:15to compete in the first two qualifying rounds
00:51:17of the WTA 1000 today.
00:51:18Why isn't she setting this one out?
00:51:20She's bluffing.
00:51:21She's going to crash and burn
00:51:23before the end of the match.
00:51:25Smart choice not to practice.
00:51:27Kiss for luck.
00:51:52Come on, Rachel.
00:51:54Keep pushing.
00:51:55You got this.
00:52:10All right.
00:52:11Now it all comes down to this final set.
00:52:13Yes!
00:52:19Yes!
00:52:20Good job!
00:52:22Yes!
00:52:30Sophia, are you okay?
00:52:32That bitch.
00:52:34She's going to pay for this.
00:52:36All right, everyone.
00:52:37Listen up.
00:52:39I've got the results from the first two rounds
00:52:41of qualifying.
00:52:43First place and a big jump in the rankings
00:52:46goes to...
00:52:49Rachel!
00:52:51Yes!
00:52:53Great job, Rachel.
00:52:55Winning your first two matches
00:52:57puts you in a really strong position.
00:52:59Now, just one more win
00:53:01and, you know,
00:53:03you're going to qualify for the main draw.
00:53:05Keep it up!
00:53:06Yes!
00:53:12Enjoy it while you can.
00:53:19Did I seriously forget my keys?
00:53:23Shit. Okay.
00:53:28Uh, hi.
00:53:29Sorry, I locked myself out.
00:53:31Seriously?
00:53:33You're not coming home until 10pm?
00:53:37Okay, yeah, thank you.
00:53:45Locked out?
00:53:48Nathan?
00:53:50What are you doing here?
00:53:52I was just passing by,
00:53:54but I think I actually got here
00:53:56at exactly the right time.
00:53:59Well, you guessed right.
00:54:01Locked out.
00:54:03I think it's actually the universe
00:54:04giving you a little nudge.
00:54:06Remember you promised me dinner?
00:54:12Oh, Nathan's here!
00:54:15Are we going somewhere?
00:54:19See?
00:54:20Even Alex is on board.
00:54:22Dinner at my place just sounds
00:54:23way more exciting than waiting out here.
00:54:24Don't you think?
00:54:26Yes!
00:54:27Please, Mom.
00:54:28Let's go!
00:54:31Alright!
00:54:32Let's go.
00:54:33Okay!
00:54:34Let's do it.
00:54:46You know, Alex,
00:54:47I actually like cooking
00:54:48because it
00:54:49reminds me of tennis.
00:54:57Nathan,
00:54:58who's that in the picture?
00:55:00Oh, that
00:55:02is actually me
00:55:03back in the day.
00:55:06You kind of look like me.
00:55:08You both have the same eyes.
00:55:12Maybe you're a champion
00:55:13of the making too, huh?
00:55:16Alright, kiddo.
00:55:18Let's wash up for dinner, yeah?
00:55:22Go wash.
00:55:24You drinking?
00:55:28Alright, I hope you're hungry.
00:55:34Of course.
00:55:44Hey, Nathan.
00:55:46What were you into
00:55:47when you were my age?
00:55:49Oh, I was...
00:55:51I was always crazy about tennis.
00:55:53I had a
00:55:54crazy good backhand,
00:55:56couldn't be beat,
00:55:57and just kept doing it.
00:55:59Wow, really?
00:56:01Because my backhand
00:56:02is the best part of my game too.
00:56:06Yeah.
00:56:09Maybe we have more in common
00:56:10than I thought.
00:56:11And I like blue,
00:56:12just like you.
00:56:14You wore a blue tennis shirt
00:56:15that one time, right?
00:56:21Yeah, I...
00:56:22I love the color blue.
00:56:25Look at that.
00:56:26Well, I think that
00:56:27is enough grilling, Nathan.
00:56:29Yeah?
00:56:30Yeah.
00:56:34Wait, Nathan.
00:56:37Can you take me
00:56:38to practice tomorrow?
00:56:39Please?
00:56:42I'd love to.
00:56:45We'll be watching both of you.
00:56:49Well,
00:56:51thank you for dinner.
00:56:53I was happy to do it
00:56:54for both of you.
00:57:00Mom?
00:57:02Why do you look so stressed?
00:57:08I'm just tired, so...
00:57:12If you'll excuse us.
00:57:24You sure you're ready for this?
00:57:26It's not gonna go easy on you.
00:57:28Bring it!
00:57:29I'm ready.
00:57:31Alright.
00:57:34That's the same one
00:57:35I gave to Rachel years ago.
00:57:37Where'd you get that bracelet, buddy?
00:57:39Oh, this?
00:57:40Mom gave it to me.
00:57:42She said it was a gift from Daddy.
00:57:46Daddy?
00:57:47Yeah.
00:57:48She said that he gave it to her
00:57:49when they were really close.
00:57:54Come on, Nathan.
00:57:55Let's start playing.
00:57:59Could he really be my son?
00:58:02Yeah, I'm coming.
00:58:11Oh, hey Mom!
00:58:12I'm back!
00:58:13Hey!
00:58:14Hey.
00:58:28Hey, hon.
00:58:29How was practice?
00:58:30Everything good?
00:58:31Yeah.
00:58:32It was awesome.
00:58:33But...
00:58:35Nathan saw the bracelet
00:58:36that you gave me.
00:58:38And then he started acting
00:58:39a little weird.
00:58:45What's that bracelet?
00:58:47Alex says he got it
00:58:48from his dad.
00:58:49But it's the same one
00:58:50I gave Rachel.
00:58:51What if...
00:58:53What if he's my son?
00:58:54Oh, that is a lot to drop.
00:58:56Have you talked to Rachel
00:58:57about this yet?
00:59:03I don't know.
00:59:04I don't know.
00:59:05I don't know.
00:59:06I don't know.
00:59:07I don't know.
00:59:08I don't know.
00:59:09I don't know.
00:59:10I don't know.
00:59:11I don't know.
00:59:12I don't know.
00:59:14I don't know.
00:59:16You look like you're about
00:59:17to jump out of your skin.
00:59:19It's Nathan.
00:59:20He saw the bracelet.
00:59:22The bracelet
00:59:24on Alex's wrist.
00:59:26He's gonna start
00:59:27asking questions.
00:59:28Questions I am not ready
00:59:29to answer right now.
00:59:31Do you still want her?
00:59:43It's time.
00:59:44Here.
00:59:45You sure you can handle the judge?
00:59:46Absolutely.
00:59:47Piece of cake.
00:59:48Don't forget, though.
00:59:49My family's given a lot of money to this organization.
00:59:50I know.
00:59:51I know.
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01:01:40I thought I was saving you for leaving.
01:01:45I did not want to drag you down or ruin your future.
01:01:50And...
01:01:53When I found out that I was pregnant, I thought that...
01:01:58I thought that leaving was the only way to save Alex, too.
01:02:03You should have told me.
01:02:05I had a right to know.
01:02:07Yeah, I know.
01:02:08I know you did.
01:02:10I was just... I was so scared.
01:02:21I'm sorry.
01:02:23I'm so sorry.
01:02:28It's alright.
01:02:29We'll figure this out.
01:02:31Together.
01:02:38Together.
01:02:43Nathan.
01:02:46I knew you always wanted this.
01:02:53I've dreamed of this moment every day.
01:02:56Not letting you slip away again.
01:03:02This isn't going anywhere.
01:03:08I want you, Rach.
01:03:10The past doesn't matter.
01:03:12All that matters is right now.
01:03:17I want that, too.
01:03:18I want that, too.
01:03:36I'm beating you.
01:03:37I'm faster than both of you.
01:03:39Don't get too cocky, kid.
01:03:41Your mom's got some moves.
01:03:45Whoa!
01:03:46Mom, you're so fast!
01:03:48Ha, ha, ha.
01:03:53Your mom's pretty awesome, huh?
01:03:56Yeah.
01:03:57She's ready for that big competition.
01:03:59Right, Rach?
01:04:01When I got you two cheering me on, it felt pretty good.
01:04:10So?
01:04:12What do you want to tell them?
01:04:15I don't know.
01:04:16I mean, that's a pretty big step.
01:04:21You ready?
01:04:23Let's go.
01:04:32They think they've got it all figured out, don't they?
01:04:42Coach Merkins, remember me?
01:04:44Sophia!
01:04:46What's going on?
01:04:48Rachel's winning too much.
01:04:51How about you and I remind her that winning doesn't come easy.
01:04:55At least not for her.
01:05:02Welcome to the final round of the WTA Qualifier.
01:05:08Today's top performer will secure a spot in the main draw.
01:05:16Go!
01:05:21Yeah!
01:05:22Nice, Rach!
01:05:23Yeah, keep it up, Rachel!
01:05:24You're almost there!
01:05:27Come on!
01:05:28Yeah!
01:05:34Yes!
01:05:45Enjoy it while you can, Rachel.
01:05:47Too much joy can lead to heartache.
01:05:51The official results of today's competition are now posted.
01:05:59Wait, Nathan, my name's not up there. What's going on?
01:06:08Oh dear, Rachel.
01:06:11You probably didn't see this coming, did you?
01:06:14What the hell are you talking about, Sophia?
01:06:17Miss, I'm afraid your results have been disqualified.
01:06:21There's evidence linking you to a banned substance scandal.
01:06:24Your name's been officially removed from the rankings.
01:06:26No, no, no, whoa, whoa. This has got to be some sort of mistake.
01:06:29I didn't do anything wrong.
01:06:31Poor dear.
01:06:33You know, I always knew she'd mess up eventually.
01:06:35But Nathan, you should be careful.
01:06:38Hanging out too much with her could ruin your career, too.
01:06:41This is bullshit, and you know it.
01:06:43Rachel would never do anything like this.
01:06:45The evidence has been reviewed.
01:06:47The ruling stands.
01:06:49No, no, I didn't take anything, okay?
01:06:51Please, like I said, this has got to be a mistake.
01:06:53The tests were conclusive, Miss.
01:06:59Well...
01:07:02I guess all your hard work didn't pay off after all.
01:07:05Rachel, you should probably stick to something you're actually good at.
01:07:10Whatever that may be.
01:07:13Shut up, Sophia.
01:07:16Nathan, please. You know I would never do this.
01:07:20I believe you.
01:07:21This was a setup.
01:07:25Hold on.
01:07:29Hey.
01:07:30I need you to look into this whole drug scandal mess with Rachel.
01:07:34Are you listening, Nat?
01:07:36Come on.
01:07:37Alright.
01:07:41Nathan, you should probably just let this stand.
01:07:44You know, the test results were positive, and they're pretty much accurate.
01:07:49I think I'm gonna let this go.
01:07:51Not a chance.
01:07:58I didn't know if anybody would believe me, and I still don't know if I'm gonna prove it.
01:08:01Bye.
01:08:02Hey, you don't have to prove anything, okay?
01:08:05We'll figure this out.
01:08:09I don't know what I'd do without you.
01:08:12Good thing I'll never have to.
01:08:14Let's get out of here.
01:08:16Rachel, hold on.
01:08:20Rachel, you'll never find out the truth.
01:08:30I'll do what you ask for.
01:08:31No one will know Rachel's drug test got tested.
01:08:37There it is.
01:08:39There's proof that Merkins is guilty.
01:08:41They'll break the whole goddamn thing.
01:08:43Yeah, I mean, we got him, but we still know he's pulling the strings.
01:08:48Well, now we know that he's involved, at least.
01:08:52We'll see how tough he's gonna feel when we show him the shit right in his face.
01:09:02Officer, it's not just me!
01:09:05It's Sofia! She's bribing me! She's bribing me!
01:09:08Excuse me? What the hell are you talking about?
01:09:11This was her plan all along! She's the one who's trying to pin it on me, officer!
01:09:16Have you gone out of your mind, Merkins?
01:09:19If I was involved, there would be proof by now.
01:09:22She's trying to get rid of Rachel! This was her plan all the way along!
01:09:27Oh, cut the crap, old man! You have no proof! None!
01:09:31I swear to God, officer, you gotta believe me! It was Sofia!
01:09:33God, officer, you gotta believe me! It was Sofia!
01:09:35It's not me, officer! It was Sofia! Sofia!
01:09:37It was Sofia! Sofia!
01:09:40Even playing isn't all you want, Sofia.
01:09:43But I knew you had a hand in this.
01:09:46Oh, really?
01:09:48You think that I'm the villain in your story?
01:09:52One day you're gonna slip up.
01:09:54And when you do, I'll be there.
01:10:08Nathan, I don't feel well. Rachel's scaring me.
01:10:12Excuse me. Let's get out of here.
01:10:16Miss Rachel.
01:10:18After reviewing the footage, all accusations have been dropped.
01:10:23Your score stands. You've officially clinched first place in the final round of qualifying.
01:10:29Thank you. Really.
01:10:30Which means you've earned a spot in the main draw of the WTA1 battle.
01:10:36Are we really going to the WTA 1000?
01:10:40You are. And you deserve every benefit.
01:11:01I can't believe I did it.
01:11:03You know what's in it for you?
01:11:05I don't know.
01:11:06I just hope you say it.
01:11:09I couldn't have done it without you.
01:11:13I just hope no one tries to ruin it again.
01:11:16I don't know.
01:11:19Alright, Rachel. Let's go. Go, go.
01:11:23There it is. Alright. There we go.
01:11:27Good.
01:11:29One side.
01:11:30One side.
01:11:32There's still room.
01:11:34Two steps.
01:11:35Alright.
01:11:59Alright.
01:12:01There it is. Awesome.
01:12:03You got a little better.
01:12:11I'm not letting you take him, Rachel.
01:12:21Amazing.
01:12:24You're going to crush it in the WTA 1000.
01:12:27You think so?
01:12:29Yes.
01:12:36We need to make sure she's out for good this time.
01:12:44Vivian!
01:12:46It's been so long.
01:12:48How are you?
01:12:50Let's skip the small talk, Sophia.
01:12:53Why are you really here?
01:12:55I'm here to talk to you.
01:12:57I'm here to talk to you.
01:12:59I'm here to talk to you.
01:13:01I'm here to talk to you.
01:13:03I'm here to talk to you.
01:13:05Why are you here?
01:13:07It's about Nathan.
01:13:09I'm sure you've heard everything with Rachel.
01:13:12Banned substances and whatnot.
01:13:14I mean, even if it is all a misunderstanding, there has to be some modicum of truth, don't you think?
01:13:20Nathan should probably stay away from her, wouldn't you agree?
01:13:24I'm not getting involved.
01:13:26Nathan's my son.
01:13:28Not some pawn for you to use.
01:13:31Sophia, you need to let it go.
01:13:36Aren't you even a little worried that Rachel might be a bad influence on him?
01:13:43I trust Nathan to manage his own life.
01:13:46But he doesn't need you meddling in it.
01:13:49Not like this.
01:13:51Alright! Say no more.
01:13:54Forget I asked.
01:13:56What did you say?
01:13:58We're going to have to do this on our own.
01:14:00What are you suggesting?
01:14:03Rachel trains awfully late at night.
01:14:07If something were to happen to her, people wouldn't ask too many questions.
01:14:12Look, Nathan can never know, okay?
01:14:14Nathan can focus on his training.
01:14:17We'll take care of the rest.
01:14:19Okay.
01:14:21Nathan can focus on his training.
01:14:23We'll take care of the rest.
01:14:25Let's make it happen.
01:14:51Hi.
01:14:53I need you to do something for me.
01:14:56I need you to investigate Sophia.
01:15:07One more?
01:15:13Alright, Rachel.
01:15:15That's enough for us today. Let's wrap it up.
01:15:16No, I want to keep practicing. Rosemount is huge.
01:15:19Alright.
01:15:21Don't work too hard, okay?
01:15:41Hey! You're coming with me!
01:15:43What are you doing?
01:15:44You're coming with me!
01:15:46What are you doing?
01:16:00What do you want from me?
01:16:15The number you have dialed is temporarily unavailable.
01:16:38Rach?
01:16:40You in there?
01:16:42You in there?
01:16:50Rach?
01:17:02She's all tied up.
01:17:04There's no way she's making that match.
01:17:07Man, let me hand that to Sophia.
01:17:09What was the guy's name?
01:17:11Matt.
01:17:12And Matt.
01:17:16This gig's boring. I need a smoke.
01:17:19Yeah, when are we getting out of here?
01:17:24What the hell was that?
01:17:26Oh, I don't feel so good.
01:17:28Don't puke on me, lady!
01:17:31Well, then just give me some space.
01:17:33Yeah, whatever. Just don't make a mess.
01:17:42Hey! Sit down!
01:17:44No!
01:17:56The number you have dialed is temporarily unavailable.
01:17:59Where are you?
01:18:09My mom?
01:18:12Mom?
01:18:15Mom, what's going on?
01:18:17What happened?
01:18:19Nathan, there's something you need to know.
01:18:26I've had my people look into Sophia and Matt.
01:18:29They're not just hanging around.
01:18:32They're directly tied to the mess that Rachel went through before.
01:18:36Wait, what?
01:18:38That doesn't make any sense.
01:18:39Matt's my best friend.
01:18:41He would never...
01:18:47I should have seen it.
01:18:49I can't believe I didn't see it.
01:18:51Look, I'm on your side.
01:18:54I want you and Rachel to be together if that's what you want.
01:18:58But you need to be careful.
01:19:00Especially of Matt.
01:19:02He's not who you think he is.
01:19:05Yeah, yeah, I'll be careful. I just... I need to find her.
01:19:10Perfect timing.
01:19:12My contact just heard her location.
01:19:17Go find her, Nathan.
01:19:20Now!
01:19:37Hey, what's up Nate?
01:19:39Hey, Nathan.
01:19:41You doing anything right now?
01:19:43I'm just about to go grab a coffee.
01:19:45See what you're up to.
01:19:47I trusted you, Matt.
01:19:49You're my best friend.
01:19:56Get up! Get in the chair!
01:19:59Get off of me! Do not touch me!
01:20:05Get the hell away from her.
01:20:09Nathan!
01:20:12I told you to stay the hell away from her!
01:20:16Hey, you're safe now.
01:20:24Nathan?
01:20:26You're dead, man.
01:20:29You're dead, man.
01:20:33If you come near her again, you won't be walking out of here.
01:20:35Hey, you alright?
01:20:37I knew you'd come.
01:20:39Alright, let's get out of here.
01:20:49You okay?
01:20:51Yeah, yeah.
01:20:53Hey, slow down.
01:20:55I should have got there sooner.
01:20:57I'm sorry.
01:20:59You rescued me.
01:21:01That's all that matters.
01:21:03That's all that matters.
01:21:05You sure you're okay?
01:21:07Yeah.
01:21:10Mommy!
01:21:12Hi!
01:21:13What's up, bud?
01:21:22Hey, Nathan.
01:21:25I think there's something I need to tell Alex.
01:21:29What's that?
01:21:33Alex, there is something Nathan and I need to talk to you about.
01:21:42Wait.
01:21:45Nathan's my dad?
01:21:48Yeah, Alex.
01:21:50I'm your dad.
01:21:52Why didn't you tell me, Mom?
01:21:54Why keep it a secret?
01:21:56I thought that I was protecting you.
01:22:02I was scared.
01:22:04And I didn't want either of you to get hurt.
01:22:07But, you lied to me.
01:22:10I know.
01:22:12And I am so sorry.
01:22:16I just, I didn't know what else to do.
01:22:20And, um, if you can't forgive me, I understand.
01:22:27Alex, your mom did everything to protect you.
01:22:30She gave up so much to give you a decent life.
01:22:34She loves you more than anything.
01:22:39You never hurt me.
01:22:42So you aren't mad at me?
01:22:44I'm a little mad.
01:22:46But, if you win the WTA 1000 final, and make your dream come true, I'll forgive you.
01:22:55I'll forgive you.
01:22:59Looks like we got a deal, Rach.
01:23:03I love you so much, baby.
01:23:06And I promise, I'm gonna win for you.
01:23:13Come on, Azra. Get to the corner.
01:23:15You got this, Mom. This is your moment.
01:23:18Hey, this is our moment.
01:23:23Come on.
01:23:25She was killing me.
01:23:27Come on, Rach. Let's do this.
01:23:36Let's go, Rachel.
01:23:38This is your moment.
01:23:40Don't let your guard down.
01:23:44Okay. Okay. For Alex.
01:23:52For us.
01:23:54Players, ready?
01:24:02Nice. Come on, Rach.
01:24:09That's match point. If Rachel gets this, she's in.
01:24:16Come on. Yes.
01:24:18I'm so proud of you.
01:24:21You were incredible.
01:24:23I couldn't have done it without you guys.
01:24:25Mom, you're a superstar.
01:24:29I have one more surprise for you, though.
01:24:31What?
01:24:33Look in the stands.
01:24:39Sophia Evans.
01:24:41You're under arrest for conspiracy and kidnapping.
01:24:44What?
01:24:46No, you've got it all wrong. I didn't do anything.
01:24:49What? No.
01:24:51No, you're making a mistake. I didn't do it. I swear.
01:24:54Stop resisting.
01:24:56Nathan?
01:24:58You know me.
01:25:00I'd never.
01:25:02This is all a misunderstanding.
01:25:04We've heard about your accomplice conversation.
01:25:06You're both under arrest for conspiracy and orchestrating the kidnapping.
01:25:10It was all his idea.
01:25:12I had nothing to do with it. It was all him.
01:25:14It's over, Ms. Evans. Let's go.
01:25:18Let's go.
01:25:24They deserved everything coming their way.
01:25:26Thank you, Nathan.
01:25:28Of course.
01:25:30Mom, we did it.
01:25:32We made your WTA 1000 dream come true.
01:25:36Yeah, let's go.
01:25:38Let's do it.
01:25:40Rachel, you just won the WTA 1000.
01:25:44How does it feel?
01:25:45It feels amazing.
01:25:47It feels like every sacrifice and every challenge was worth it.
01:25:51And I'm just, I'm so thankful to be here.
01:25:53But, if you'll excuse me, there is somewhere more important I have to be.
01:25:58Where's that?
01:26:03With my family.
01:26:05Here you go, champ.
01:26:07Can't let the WTA 1000 winner start her day without a good cup of coffee.
01:26:10Oh, thank you.
01:26:16Daddy, you are so fast on this video.
01:26:19I only hope you're as fast as me one day, kiddo.
01:26:22Alright, close your eyes.
01:26:24Mommy and Daddy got you something special.
01:26:26What is it?
01:26:28It's a surprise.
01:26:30What is it?
01:26:31Mommy and Daddy got you something special.
01:26:33What is it?
01:26:35Don't peek. Keep your eyes closed.
01:26:42And, go to bed.
01:26:48We're smiling, aren't we?
01:26:53I want to play as good as you and Daddy.
01:26:56And I want to win all my matches.
01:27:01It's your turn.
01:27:03Close your eyes.
01:27:05Okay.
01:27:12I wanted to do this ten years ago.
01:27:16But hopefully it's not too late.
01:27:22Hey, champ.
01:27:24Will you marry me?
01:27:26Yes. Nathan, of course I will.
01:27:32Perfect.
01:27:35I love you, Nathan.
01:27:38I love you even more, champ.
01:27:47Congrats, Mom and Dad.
01:27:52Come here.
01:28:01I love you.